PrEP Clinical Nurse Manager 2, STI Services, Cork University HospitalWilton, Cork, IrelandFull Time, PermanentWho We AreThe newly established HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry, serving more than 700,000 people. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region.
Skills and AttributesCommitment to providing a quality serviceCommunication skillsProfessional knowledge & experienceBuilding and maintaining relationshipsDescriptionDetails of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). CUH is a designated Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland and acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care.
Provision of HIV PrEP as part of combination HIV prevention in Ireland Cork University Hospital Infectious Diseases Department delivers the largest ID and Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) service in the SSWHG, providing comprehensive screening, diagnosis, and treatment of all Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV and Hepatitis B.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a care pathway for populations at substantial risk of sexual acquisition of HIV. The Cork GUM / STI service was nominated as a primary site for the launch of this innovative programme.
Purpose of the Post The post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities include quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication, and professional / clinical leadership.
The CNM2 will work in collaboration with the Clinical Lead on the management, development, and delivery of a dedicated PrEP service to the relevant patients attending the service.
Informal Enquiries Name: Ciaran Sweeney, Assistant Director of Nursing
HSE South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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